Adding Moving Labor To Your Move

Need Help With Your U-Pack Move?

While U-Pack® is designed to be a self-moving company, we can connect you with a network of moving labor service providers for help loading or unloading. It allows you to maintain control of the move while getting the help you need.

How Loading Help Works

We can refer you to Moving Staffers, a nationwide network of experienced, pre-qualified moving labor providers that can help on either end of the move. Moving Staffers offers an hourly labor option that allows you to hire a crew for the help you need. Whether you want assistance with the big stuff, or want someone there to load everything, they can make it happen! You choose the number of movers and the time.

Deciding on How Much Help to Hire

The crew size depends on what you want done. The moving labor service includes a minimum of two movers for a minimum of two hours, and the work is prorated in 15-minute increments. If you need more movers or more time, just let them know at reservation. Ultimately, it comes down to home size and budget.

A larger home will usually require more time or more people, but if you’re on a budget, you can get a smaller crew to help with specific items. A crew of three workers is usually most efficient — two workers can carry the items to the trailer while the crew leader stays in the equipment arranging the items.

Scheduling Labor

To avoid any scheduling issues, we recommend having the movers come the day after we drop off the moving equipment. For example, if we deliver the equipment on a Thursday, the loading helpers should arrive on Friday. Since U-Pack provides three business days for loading and unloading, there’s plenty of time to schedule the crew to avoid downtime.

Preparing for the Crew

With hourly labor, you'll contract directly with the labor suppliers for what we call customer-directed help. They'll work completely under your direction — just tell them what needs to be done.

Your moving labor crew will provide a dolly and tools for minor assembly and disassembly. But you’ll need to provide any loading equipment, like moving blankets and straps. We recommend checking out these loading tips to get a better idea of how the process works, and where you might want help.

Get Rates for U-Pack plus Loading Help

When you get a U-Pack quote, we can provide rates for both loading and unloading help. Check prices online or by calling 877-453-7274. A U-Pack moving consultant can help you create the perfect move. Combine the easy, affordable move from U-Pack with loading or unloading help for a seamless experience.